Telefónica taps NAGRA to protect Movistar+ train-based streaming pay-TV
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| 08 March 2017

Spanish high-speed train passengers can now stream on an over-the-top (OTT) basis Movistar+ TV programmes on their mobile device through PlayRenfe, said to be a first-of-its-kind infotainment service.

PlayRenfe is currently available on the Madrid-Seville rail line and will progressively roll out to the full Renfe AVE network, which includes 100 high speed trains. It provides connectivity, entertainment and information services to passengers with a choice of two packages – basic or premium – featuring exclusive content tailored to Renfe travellers including live TV, films, popular TV series, sports, current events and travel programs. Online books, music and a range of Renfe services are also available.

Available to travellers on Alta Velocidad Española (AVE) high speed trains operated the state-owned rail network, PlayRenfe offers with an open device (smartphone, tablet or PC) access to a content catalogue via a downloadable PlayRenfe application and web portal. The new service is powered and secured by the NAGRA MediaLive platform and studio-approved DRM.

“Our goal for this project was not only to provide a unique and high quality experience to Renfe passengers, but to deliver a reliable and advanced service in a highly challenging environment – this required an expertise that few technology companies can provide,” explained Fernando Enrile, TV product director at Telefónica. “By leveraging our existing OTT video platform powered by NAGRA’s technology, we are able to deploy a reliable and secure solution for Renfe with exclusive content and the best mix of entertainment and information services for their passengers.”